Brussels Furniture Fair
nadine-kahil 23/04/2026

Designing the atmosphere

Tuuci’s “A Study in Expression” at Salone del Mobile 2026 redefines outdoor living through layered environments and emotional design

At Salone del Mobile 2026, Tuuci steps beyond the idea of outdoor furniture as function, presenting instead a fully immersive installation that reframes how exterior spaces are experienced. Titled A Study in Expression, the Miami-based brand’s showcase unfolds as a spatial narrative, where design becomes a reflection of human rhythm, movement, and emotion.

Located at Pavilion 24, Booth C19, the installation explores the idea that outdoor environments, much like people, cannot be defined by a single identity. Instead, they evolve through layers of texture, material, and tone, creating spaces that adapt to how we live, unwind, and connect.

Softscapes Collection by Tuuci

Softscapes Collection by Tuuci

The experience is structured across four distinct yet interconnected environments. Beginning with Tactile Contrast, the space introduces precision and craftsmanship, grounding the visitor in structure and form. This transitions into the Design Atelier, where materiality becomes expressive, inviting interaction through finishes, fabrics, and customization. The atmosphere softens in Layered Ease, prioritizing comfort through texture and fluidity, before arriving at Natural Calm, a setting defined by balance, organic tones, and a sense of restoration.

Ocean Master by Tuuci

Ocean Master by Tuuci

At the core of this journey is Tuuci’s belief that design should support not only how we inhabit space, but how we feel within it. Founder Dougan Clarke describes the installation as an exploration of how different expressions can coexist, forming environments that feel both personal and complete.

This philosophy is carried through a series of new product introductions. From the bold visual language of Softscapes parasols, which use pattern as a defining narrative element, to the Ocean Master collections that evoke a slower, more intentional pace of living, each piece contributes to a layered composition. Seating designs such as the Calla Cove collection and swivel lounge chairs emphasize adaptability and comfort, while sculptural elements like the Merelia dining table and Verdena chair introduce architectural clarity.

Lulu Day Lounge by Tuuci

Lulu Day Lounge by Tuuci

Even the more relaxed elements, including sun lounges and daybeds, are approached with precision. Pieces like the Marbella and Hilo sun lounges balance softness with structure, while the Lulu Day Lounge creates a more immersive, private retreat through its bold textures and proportions.

Founded in Miami and rooted in marine craftsmanship, Tuuci has spent decades redefining outdoor living through engineered shade structures and design-led furnishings. At Salone del Mobile 2026, that legacy evolves into something more atmospheric, where furniture becomes part of a larger dialogue between space, emotion, and experience.

Our latest stories

Christina O meets James Bond
Minutes icon
2 minutes

Christina O meets James Bond

More a private yacht than a cruise ship, this vessel was conceived as a floating luxury hotel. It’s how Four Seasons I is redefining the seafaring experience: with more space, vast panoramic suites, and a pool that seemingly disappears

Projects&Hospitality
The Gulf’s autumn calendar
Minutes icon
2 minutes

The Gulf’s autumn calendar

From Riyadh’s fast-growing design scene to major fairs and exhibitions across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Amman and Doha, the region’s cultural calendar is filling up. Here are the key design, architecture and art dates to add to your diary from September through November

Events
Treading lightly as guests of nature
Minutes icon
2 minutes

Treading lightly as guests of nature

In the Philippines, nestled in a cove dominated by sheer cliffs, Lagen Island Resort / El Nido by WATG & Wimberly Interiors embodies a regenerative approach to hospitality

Hospitality
Gaya Beach House
Minutes icon
1 minute

Gaya Beach House

Juhu Beach, Mumbai | Lissoni Casal Ribeiro

Projects&Hospitality
Between aesthetics and technology
Minutes icon
2 minutes

Between aesthetics and technology

Fluid spaces, discreet elegance, and a sea-inspired color palette. This is the new T52 Awandra, a successor to Baglietto's 33 and 44-meter series, but with an elevated level of customization – including in its exterior design

Projects&Hospitality
Archifeed expands from Beirut to Miami
Minutes icon
1 minute

Archifeed expands from Beirut to Miami

Founded by architects and educators Teymour Khoury and Yasmina Mahmoud, Archifeed has expanded its Architecture Summer Workshops from Beirut to Miami, introducing high school students to architectural thinking before they enter university

Design